Mackinac Bridge

[singlepic id=1487 w=480 float=left] This was one of our earlier paddles under the Mackinac Bridge, taken somewhere near the middle of the bridge (the work was going on between the towers).  I’m curious how crazy those workers thought we were and if it was more crazy that I thought they… Continue reading

Waugoshance Lighthouse

[singlepic id=1486 h=480 float=left] I was told I should post some kayaking pictures.  The issue with kayaking pictures is that they often are taken with so-so cameras, prominently feature other people or aren’t taken by me and thus don’t fit the requirements for *my* daily photo.  But, there are some…… Continue reading

Grand River Downtown Grand Rapids

[singlepic id=1483 w=480 float=left] Artprize 2013 shot of the Grand River from downtown Grand Rapids – if you look close you can see the monkey sculptures hanging on the blue bridge.  This one is not multiple shots, though I adjusted the tone curves enough that it is probably considered HDR…. Continue reading

Uncle John’s Cider Mill

[singlepic id=1475 w=480 float=left] Shot from up at Uncle John’s Cider Mill taken many years ago.  I love how the most lucrative use of farmland is now to turn it into a tourist attraction and charge people to run around in your field. Picture taken with Canon 350D, EF-S 17-85mm… Continue reading

MSU Smokestack

[singlepic id=1472 w=480 float=left] If you turn about 120 degrees from yesterday’s picture, you can see the smokestacks of the T.B. Simon Power Plant including the MSU Smokestack.  This plant is still in operation today and provides most of the campus’ power.  If you happened to remember the Northeast blackout in… Continue reading